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Tesla's Robotaxi Service Lags Behind Waymo's Expansion Efforts

2/26/2026

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Tesla's Robotaxi service operates 44 vehicles in Austin, illustrating limited scale.
Elon Musk predicted 500 robotaxis by the end of 2025.
Waymo outpaces Tesla with around 3,000 vehicles in operation.
Waymo has significantly increased its paid rides, planning to expand to 20 cities.
Tesla aims to leverage its existing fleet for growth despite challenges meeting its ambitious goals.

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Story summary

Tesla's Robotaxi service operates 44 vehicles in Austin, illustrating limited scale.
Elon Musk predicted 500 robotaxis by the end of 2025.
Waymo outpaces Tesla with around 3,000 vehicles in operation.
Waymo has significantly increased its paid rides, planning to expand to 20 cities.
Tesla aims to leverage its existing fleet for growth despite challenges meeting its ambitious goals.